A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 351551 Details
Epoch: 16 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 351581 epoch_slot_no: 5981 block_no: 351533 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2783 time: 2017-12-14 06:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x27bbab8ff42642adeac550ae2012059aabc07b35d3b57616a5353397c1a19a91Block Operator
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